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Oct15Thu2026 Allen Park – Downtown Block Parties @ Specific locations may vary Oct 15 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm 
Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Oct16Fri2026 **Click on the picture for more details**
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The Allen Park Farmer’s Market will be moving to a new location this year. It will be on the old
movie theater site at Philomene and Park Avenue, just a few blocks north of the current site.
Stroll through stalls of seasonal fruits and vegetables and talk with the farmers who picked the produce that very morning.
The DDA market brings the farm right to Allen Park and to your tables by providing a selection of fresh fruits and veggies and much much more.
Southgate – Great Lakes Live Steamers Halloween Train Rides @ Kiwanis Park Oct 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm*Click on the below picture*
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Admission is free.
Explore the decorated museum and learn about funerary processes and mourning customs. See historic embalming equipment, hair jewelry, and a mourning dress, and discover what Halloween parties were like over 100 years ago. The entire museum will be open for tours, with volunteers onsite to provide information. The gift shop will also be open.
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at the Downriver Family YMCA! Bring the whole family and join us for an evening packed with Halloween fun, including:
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Haunted Walk
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DJ Dance Party
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Games & Activities
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Local Vendors
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And plenty of Halloween fun and surprises!
Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a fun, safe Halloween celebration with friends, family, and our Y community.
This event is OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY — you do not need to be a YMCA member to attend!![⚠️]()
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance.![]()
Register here: Register Here Oct17Sat2026 Adults – $10, Kids, under age 18 – $3 – grab your tickets here: Ghost Walk Tickets
Two tours:
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm tour – no limit on number of persons
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm tour – no limit on number of persons
Cash at event or Credit/Debit prior or at event
Come hear haunting ghost stories about the early days of Lincoln Park, stories associated with the buildings and homes
Oct
15
Thu
2026
Oct 15 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Oct
16
Fri
2026
**Click on the picture for more details**
The Allen Park Farmer’s Market will be moving to a new location this year. It will be on the old
movie theater site at Philomene and Park Avenue, just a few blocks north of the current site.
Stroll through stalls of seasonal fruits and vegetables and talk with the farmers who picked the produce that very morning.
The DDA market brings the farm right to Allen Park and to your tables by providing a selection of fresh fruits and veggies and much much more.
Oct 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
*Click on the below picture*
Admission is free.
Explore the decorated museum and learn about funerary processes and mourning customs. See historic embalming equipment, hair jewelry, and a mourning dress, and discover what Halloween parties were like over 100 years ago. The entire museum will be open for tours, with volunteers onsite to provide information. The gift shop will also be open.
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at the Downriver Family YMCA! Bring the whole family and join us for an evening packed with Halloween fun, including:
Haunted Walk
DJ Dance Party
Games & Activities
Local Vendors
And plenty of Halloween fun and surprises!
Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a fun, safe Halloween celebration with friends, family, and our Y community.
This event is OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY — you do not need to be a YMCA member to attend!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance.
Register here: Register HereOct
17
Sat
2026
Adults – $10, Kids, under age 18 – $3 – grab your tickets here: Ghost Walk Tickets
Two tours:
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm tour – no limit on number of persons
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm tour – no limit on number of persons
Cash at event or Credit/Debit prior or at event
Come hear haunting ghost stories about the early days of Lincoln Park, stories associated with the buildings and homes
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